Employment Corner Bulletin

The Government of Tamil Nadu introduces draft amendments to the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Rules, 1948

The Government of Tamil Nadu, via a notification dated October 9, 2023, introduced draft amendments to the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Rules, 1948 ("Rules"). The draft amendments are still under consideration and the Government has invited public comments on them till December 9, 2023. The key amendments are as follows:

1. New establishments incorporated after the commencement of the Tamil Nadu Shops & Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2018 ("Amendment Act") are required to be registered as per the prescribed process. The employers of the establishments existing before the commencement of the Amendment Act are required to furnish the details of their establishments to the concerned area Inspector through the designated web portal. Currently, there are no registration requirements under the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947.